EXPLAINED: 22 | Vintage Vibes

Bubsy 4D review: not a cat-astrophe but not purr-fect

A fun revival that's also paw-sitively messy in places.

Creative Bloq · May 21

Lenovo G02 retro handheld allegedly comes preloaded with thousands of copyrighted games, including Nintendo ROMs — company confirms that it’s an officially white-labeled device meant for the Chinese market [Updated]

Lenovo confirms that it partnered with a third-party manufacturer to build, sell, and market the G02 retro gaming handheld in China. However, it allegedly contained thousands of gaming ROMs, many from Nintendo, right out of the box, raising questions about the validity of the licenses of these titles.

Tom’s Hardware · May 21

I gave my Switch 2 a major upgrade for $55 less than buying another official dock — and it fits in my pocket

Buying another official Switch 2 dock will set you back over $100 but Genki’s new Covert Dock 3 is smaller and costs almost half as much.

Tom’s Guide · May 21

"Unless you're Nintendo," developers should never price games over $70, expert says, even though pricey Steam games usually make more money

Sounds right to me

GamesRadar · May 20

Nintendo shocks fans with surprise-launching Pictonico! – but what is it?

Nintendo just resurrected its weirdest era for Gen Z.

Creative Bloq · May 20

Nintendo Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' bundle lets you save money by packing in one of these 3 games — what you need to know

Save up to $30 when you bundle your Switch 2 with a choice of Mario Kart world, Pokopia or Donkey Kong: Bananza.

Tom’s Guide · May 20

The world’s first Pokémon-themed airport is opening in Japan this summer

The aviation hub is being rebranded in aid of post-earthquake recovery

The Independent UK · May 20

Nintendo Brings Fast-Paced Microgame Fun to Mobile With 'Pictonico' Launch

Nintendo launches "Pictonico" microgames on mobile, offering fast, quirky photo-based gameplay with optional in-app purchases.

Player One · May 20

If Nintendo won't make a Mario Kart maker, this indie game could be the next best thing

Imagine infinite Mario Kart 64.

Creative Bloq · May 20

Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Star Fox remakes are fine, but former Nintendo staff say it needs "more than nostalgia right now"

Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang are skeptical

GamesRadar · May 19